§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the first degree obtained by the chief executives of ADAS and the Central Science Laboratory; and from which university or polytechnic it was awarded.
§ Mr. CurryThe chief executive of ADAS was awarded a graduateship from the Royal Institute of Chemistry, equivalent to a first class honours degree in chemistry. The chief executive of the Central Science Laboratory obtained a first class honours degree in biochemistry from University college, London.
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§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the maximum salary payable, including performance-related element, and the length of time of the contract of the chief executives of ADAS and the Central Science Laboratory.
§ Mr. CurryThe chief executive of ADAS was appointed in June 1991 and the chief executive of the Central Science Laboratory (CSL) in May 1991, each for a period of five years. They receive the standard civil service pay at grade 2 and grade 3 respectively. Neither participates in civil service performance pay. Instead, both are eligible for an annual, non-pensionable performance bonus, linked to the achievement of predetermined targets, of up to 12.5 per cent. of salary at the end of the financial year. The maximum payable to the chief executive of ADAS in 1992–93 would therefore be £73,125, while for the chief executive of CSL the 1992–93 maximum would be £57,713.